"We were saddened to receive the news of Cynthia's passing. She will always be remember as a sweet and caring lady. She always had time to extend her friendship and take time to talk and catch up on what was happening in our family. She took time to tell us how everyone was doing in her life..She was genuinely interested in others, and we loved her! She will be missed. Please accept our sincere condolences at the loss of your mother. What a neat lady!"
In loving memory of
Cynthia C Breitenbucher
January 21, 1929 - January 23, 2016
Cynthia, C. Breitenbucher, 87, of Keokuk, passed away on January 23, 2016, at River Hills Village in Keokuk.
Cynthia was born in Fort Madison on January 21, 1929, the daughter of Joseph B. and Catherine Fraise Nuebel. At the age of three, her mother passed away and her father married Gladys Davis. On October 4, 1952, she was united in marriage to Walter Breitenbucher at St. Francis DeSales Catholic Church in Keokuk. He preceded her in death on June 3, 2003. A life-long resident of Keokuk and Fort Madison, Cynthia graduated from St. Joseph's High School in Fort Madison and later from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in Burlington. She worked at St. Joseph's Hospital and Keokuk Area Hospital, primarily as an obstetrics nurse, later retiring after 40 years. Cynthia was a member of All Saints Catholic Church in Keokuk, was active in the American Cancer Society, and served as past local and state Regent of the Daughters of Isabella throughout the years. She also belonged to St. Anne's Daughters of Isabella of West Point, Ladies of Charity, the American Legion Auxiliary, the Keokuk Area Hospital Auxiliary and numerous other church activities.
Cynthia is survived by her two sons: James (Sue) S. Breitenbucher of St. Paul, Minnesota; and Thomas (Karla) M. Breitenbucher of Bourbonnais, Illinois; her daughter Catherine (Kent Lowry) M. Breitenbucher of Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin; six grandchildren: Kurt Breitenbucher of Chicago, Illinois and Elana Breitenbucher of St. Paul, Minnesota; Greta Lowry of Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin; Courtney Breitenbucher of Chicago, Illinois; and Kaylee and Cole Breitenbucher of Bourbonnais, Illinois. Other survivors include five brothers: Joseph H. Nuebel of Burlington, Iowa; Jim Nuebel of Oak Grove, Arkansas; John Nuebel of Nauvoo, Illinois; David Nuebel of Burlington, Iowa; and Virgil "Butch" Nuebel of Fort Madison, Iowa; and her sister Barbara Clark of Browning, Missouri.
Cynthia was preceded in death by her parents, step-mother, husband, three brothers and two sisters.
Memorials may be made to All Saints Catholic Church Parish Hall Fund or Keokuk Catholic Schools.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted by Rev. Robert Lathrop at 10:00 am on Saturday, January 30, 2016, at All Saints Catholic Church in Keokuk. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Keokuk.
Visitation will be after 3:00 PM with family meeting friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on Friday, January 29, 2016, at DeJong-Greaves Celebration of Life Center, 1212 Concert Street, with a Christian Vigil Service following the visitation.
Tributes
"My memory of Cynthia is that her and mom used to write one another and whenever Cynthia was in Burlington she would stop by and they would have a great visit. Mom had talked about wanting to become a nurse but did not have the opportunity so she was very proud of Cynthia going through nursing school. Plus who can ever forget the family reunions?? They are probably all having one at this very moment!! A very sweet, kind hearted and caring person and a hard worker. RIP! Vickie (DeHague) Starr"
"Cynthia I always appreciated your phone calls when you would be in Milwaukee visiting Cathy! And I will never forget the day I called you to drive to Houghton to stay with mom when she was told it was unsafe to be alone and would have to enter Hospice care. You dropped everything and drove to stay with her until I could get there. I have a beautiful picture of you and Mom, you both knew it would be the last time you would see each other. You were a good friend to mom and a nurse to the very end. May I extend my most sincere sympathy to your family."
"Cathy - prayers for you and your family. Your Mom was a very special person to so many. My fondest memory is when she was my nurse during my first delivery. There was complications and she stayed way past her shift ended to stay with me. Blessings"
"It is with a heavy heart that I read of Cynthia's passing. I remember her always smiling and being so very kind. My mother loved her dearly. Like Carol I have fond memories of Cynthia from the Fraise family reunions. Sincere Sympathy to her family. "
"Aunt Cynthia Was so sorry to hear of your passing. Well always cherish the fond talks we had and was glad u and I ran into each other on occasions so we could catch up on the family. Will miss you a lot. You were a wonderful person to be around and loved u dearly."
"Aunt Cynthia, you will truly be missed. You were a lovely person inside and out. Love and miss you! "
"Cynthia was always so easy to talk to and was a very sweet person. Even though we haven't kept in touch over the years I will always have fond memories of her at our Fraise Family reunions. She had a wonderful laugh and a kind heart. Our condolences to all the family."
"Cynthia, you were a rock in the Family and will be missed terribly. So glad I was able to see you in September 2015, even it was a short visit. "
"I made quilts for Cynthia and loved her dearly. She was a special person in my heart even though I never saw her often. She had a great smile and a good heart. My condolences to her family."
"Cynthia was a great nurse and after retirement always worked at the KAH gift shop. I liked her sense of humor and her Love of people Jean Toole"
"Cynthia was one of the best OB nurses around!!! I can still picture her with a baby in each arm!! "